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Five Security Strategies for IBM WebSphere MQ Series
12 September 2003

Sun Sets Its Sights on IAM Leadership With Waveset
11 December 2003

Spam Will Likely Worsen Despite U.S. Law
3 December 2003

Sophos Buys ActiveState, Vendors and Customers Should Benefit
29 September 2003

How to Avoid JetBlue's Mistake With Customer Data
24 September 2003

Sun Operating Systems Also Vulnerable to Security Attacks
23 September 2003

Take Immediate Action Against VeriSign Sitefinder
18 September 2003

Get Ready for a Sequel to MSBlast
18 September 2003

Block and Patch New Microsoft Vulnerabilities Now
11 September 2003


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Taxonomy of Software Vulnerabilities
Different types of software vulnerabilities require different approaches for detection, assessment and mitigation. The earlier these vulnerabilities are found and fixed, the better.

Vulnerability Management: Specify Functional Requirements
When evaluating vulnerability management technologies and services you should demand immediate response and quick solutions.

Sophos Anti-Virus Products
Sophos Antivirus (SAV) provides malicious-code protection specific to networks, while MailMonitor protects e-mail gateways, and SAV Interface API permits integration with third-party appliances.

Home WLANs Create Exposures in Enterprise LANs
Employees' home wireless LANs may increase enterprise LAN security exposures. Preserve the productivity and business continuity benefits of remote access by addressing wireless exposures in these networks.





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